Barbells is a chimpanzee who is the companion to famous rockstar, Rick Royce. He appeared in the Tom and Jerry in New York episode Too Much Monkey Business.
Character Overview[]
Bio[]
Barbells is a mischievous chimpanzee and the beloved companion of Rick Royce, the famous rockstar. As a companion to Rick, Barbells enjoys a life of luxury but often finds himself in uproarious situations, especially when his penchant for bananas comes into play.
Appearance[]
Barbells is an average-looking chimpanzee with brown hair and lighter patches on his belly and cheeks. His typical facial expression tends to convey boredom, but this changes dramatically when he catches a whiff of bananas. Under the influence of his favorite fruit, Barbells displays a range of silly and animated expressions, reflecting his altered mental state.
Personality[]
At first glance, Barbells appears calm, patient, and well-mannered—traits that stem from extensive behavior training that his owner, Rick Royce, has imposed. This training has led to a facade of being the "perfect gentleman," conforming to the expectations of a celebrity companion. However, the episode reveals a different side of Barbells. During their visit to the Royal Gate Hotel, his behavior deteriorates rapidly due to his addiction to bananas, which serves as a trigger for his mischievous tendencies. In contrast to this visit, Barbells had previously caused chaos on their last hotel stay, demonstrating that his seemingly tame demeanor is easily undermined by his cravings.
Appearance[]
Tom and Jerry in New York[]
Season 2[]
Trivia[]
- The joke in Barbells' premiere episode revolves around him, as a chimpanzee, having his mind addled because of bananas, his species' staple food. The behavior training Rick Royce mentions basically made Barbells act against his nature, hence his normal bored facial expression.